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School of Communications to establish the Scripps Howard Emerging Journalists Program at Elon
March 24, 2021
The initiative, made possible through $300,000 in grant funding from the Scripps Howard Foundation, will support journalism in diverse and underserved communities, educating high school juniors and seniors from North Carolina and surrounding areas who are interested in pursuing careers in journalism and the media industry.
National Science Foundation grant to support Rissa Trachman’s archaeological excavation work in Belize
March 23, 2021
The $290,000 NSF grant for Trachman and her fellow researchers will allow them to explore the potential location of marketplaces within cultural sites in northwestern Belize dating back to at least 100 B.C.
Elon celebrates achievement at the 10th Annual Top 10 Under 10 Alumni Awards Ceremony
March 22, 2021
Join us Thursday, April 15, to virtually celebrate the honorees, young alumni who have achieved major professional success, serve as difference-makers in their communities and loyally support Elon.
Nikole Hannah-Jones kicks off AEJMC Southeast Colloquium, hosted by Elon University
March 19, 2021
The Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times Magazine reporter and 1619 Project founder spoke to participants about mentorship, the colloquium’s theme, as well as her journalistic career covering race, politics and launching the 1619 Project.
Elon University designated a ‘Voter Friendly Campus’
March 16, 2021
The designation by nonpartisan organizations Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education recognizes efforts by Elon to encourage voter registration and participation during the 2020 elections.
Dates set for Family Weekend, Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2021
March 16, 2021
Two major fall 2021 event dates have been confirmed. Family Weekend will be Sept. 24-26 and Homecoming & Reunion Weekend is Nov. 5-7.
Elon Law students selected for prestigious N.C. Bar Association program
March 16, 2021
Emmanuel Agyemang-Dua, Vanessa Garcia, Faisal Suman and Victoria Waddell from Elon Law's Class of 2022 will gain legal work experience this summer in placements through the North Carolina Bar Association's Minorities in the Profession 1L Summer Associate Program.
Elon University receives national honor for commitment to first-generation student success
March 10, 2021
The university was selected for the 2021-22 First-gen Forward cohort and will receive professional development, community-building experiences, research and other resources.
‘60 Minutes’ Master Class and ‘ELN Morning’ capture top awards in BEA competition
March 5, 2021
School of Communications students and Elon News Network earned a total of 13 accolades in the Broadcast Education Association’s 2021 Festival of Media Arts, a digital media and broadcast competition for faculty and students.
Janet L. Williams named vice president for finance and administration
March 5, 2021
Elon’s new chief financial officer brings to the university more than 35 years of experience in both higher education and corporate positions.